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Now, Health Canada says the drugs also contain a second impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA). Both NDEA and NDMA are classified as probable human carcinogens, meaning that long-term exposure could cause cancer.

If your medication is among those affected by the recall, you should contact your health-care provider to discuss treatment options as soon as possible.

However, you should continue taking your medication unless you have been advised to stop by your health-care provider. According to Health Canada, “Since the risk of cancer is with long-term exposure to the NDMA and NDEA impurities, there is no immediate health risk, and patients can continue to take this drug to treat their medical condition until they can discuss treatment options with their health-care provider.”

If you’re not sure whether your medication is affected by the recalls, contact your pharmacist.